Frames

West Central Manufacturing builds a wide variety of frames in all jamb depths for virtually all wall conditions and entryway requirements. Our frames are built with a minimum 16 Ga. material to ensure the best in serviceability and longevity. And... West Central Manufacturing prides itself in having the fastest lead times in the industry!

All frames conform to NAAMM and ANSI specifications.

Most frames are available with Warnock/Hersey fire ratings (depending on configuration).

West Central will manufacture frames to meet your specifications from a variety of materials : cold-rolled, galvanized or stainless steel.

Double Egress

Double egress doors have the doors swinging opposite directions, making it possible to push open a door when approaching from either direction. Easy in and out. Common uses are high traffic areas such as kitchens, where employees are constantly going in and out with their hands full. Double egress Frames can be fire rated.

Knock Down

Knock Down frames are available either three or four sided design. All frames are minimum of 16 ga. and have locking tabs at the head and compression anchors. Knock Down Frames can be fire rated.

Side Lite

West Central Mfg. builds all types of Sidelites. Sidelites can be built with single, half, double, transom, up to and including very large walls and even rooms built of Hollow metal. If the Architect can draw it we can probably build it.

Rated Side Lite requirements

A maximum of 136” in width and 144” in Height.

Glazing maximum permitted is 1,296 square inches for any individual glass area with a maximum dimension of 54 “ width or height. (Optional firelite glass per firelite specifications call for details)

Transom and Sidelite- Panels have a maximum size is of 3072 sq. in. or 96 “ in any dimension

Borrowed Lite

A Borrowed Lite is an interior frame which is glazed, thereby permitting light from one interior space to fall in another. Our borrowed light frames are of exceptional quality and help provide an open and well-lighted indoor atmosphere West Central can build simple 4-sided Borrowed Lites to large window walls even Segmented or Radiused Borrowed Lites are possible.

Rated Borrowed Lite requirements

A maximum of 136” in width and 144” in Height.

The maximum glazing permitted is 1,296 square inches for any individual glass area with a 54 “ width or height. (Optional firelite glass per firelite specifications call for details)

Transom

Transom Frames provide added light. West Central Mfg. can build transom Frames with fixed or removable mullions. And glazing or panels can fill the transom. A wide range of face dimensions and Head Designs are available.

Angled Frames

A wide range of frames are available with corner and segmented mullions. Please send us your drawings and requirements and we can build most any frame an Architect can draw.

Labeled Frames with Corner Posts

Label: 45 min or 20 min

Angle: Any: 90 deg., 45 deg, etc.

Maximum 136” combined width and 136” height.

Number of Corner Posts: Multiple,

No Limit Splices: Frame may be provided with splices for shipment.

Segmented Frames

Segmented have special mullions to form a curved frame, while the glass can remain flat each section

Labeled Segmented Frames

Label: 45 min or 20 min

Angle: Any: 90 deg., 45 deg, etc.

Maximum 136” combined width and 136” height.

Number of Corner Posts: Multiple, No Limit

Radius Frames

Radius Head Frames are available; we punch the face of the frame out on our CNC punch presses. With the computerized accuracy of .002 “West Central Mfg. supplies the most precise and beautiful frames. Radius Faced frames are available with radiused heads or completely round windows available.

Radius Rabbet Frames can also be built. We punch the rabbet out on our CNC Punch Presses. This provides the precise radius desired. A Radius Rabbet Frame can be built for either flat or curved glazing.

Thermal Break

Thermal Break Frames provide a break from the cold. The thermal barrier built into the frame prevents the cold transferring from the out side into the building.

Kerf Frames

Kerf Frames are frames that have an integrated seal built in. All frames are supplied with the seal.

Lead Lined

Lead provides radiation protection. Typical uses are in X-ray rooms of doctors, dentists, and chiropractic offices as well as hospitals. In addition to the details below, borrowed lights, 2-piece slip frame windows, and pocket frames can all be lead-lined.

Lead lined frames are typically supplied with 1/16" thick lead.

The lead shall be formed into the profile of the frame on the door side rabbet and stop.

Borrowed Light frames have the glazing bead shipped loose

UL Label available.

Lead Thicknesses Available:

1/16", 1/8", Multiple layer may be stacked up to 3/8”

Pocket Frame

Pocket Frames are real space savers and can be labeled.

Slip-In Frames

Slip in frames are real time savers when the wall depth isn’t available, and when wood trim is desired instead of the traditional metal face slip in frames fill the bill.

Two Piece Frames

2-pc frames are ideal when the exact wall thickness isn’t known and the project needs to be finished fast.